2022-09-14 06:33:47 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/14/22

www.ebay.com/itm/304628330396

Car has a buy it now price of $72,500 for 29 days, seller vaultcars, 63k miles.

Seller's description:

This 1961 Jaguar XKE Open Two Seater is a very early car, with flat floor and straight bulkhead. The Serial number and matching subframe number show it to be one of the earliest XKE's built. It will need some restoration - it's an opportunity to get one of the earliest cars! From single ownership since the early 1980's. It has recently had extensive re-commissioning, including brakes, cooling and engine work. It runs and drives great! Triple wipers! 4.2 Liter Overhead cam 6 Cylinder, from a later 1960's Jaguar It runs great and has plenty of power. The straight bulkhead behind the seats is another indicator of an early car. . We can see the hood is from a later car, and does not have the external latch it did originally. California personalized "61 XKE" license plate. Bucket seats and moto-Lita steering wheel. The interior shows some age. . Dashboard with tach and speedometer. . extensive brake re-commissioning . Fresh Dunlop type brake calipers . Triple S.U. Carburetors . Subframe number matches the chassis plate . Top mechanism works and latches, the top fabric shows age. . Solid Trunk Floor . Trunk liner. Undercarriage - shows some welded in repairs to forward floors. Rear section looks good. An opportunity to get one of the earliest Jaguar XKE Open Two seaters!